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Belarus dictator in vile 'dirty hands' threat sends troops as Russia hits back at Ukraine

Alexander Lukashenko agreed with Vladimir Putin on the deployment of a joint regional group of troops, due to "the aggravation on the western border"

Daily Mirror

Belarus's Lukashenko warns Ukraine, deploys troops with Russia

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday he had ordered troops to deploy with Russian forces near Ukraine in response to what he said was a clear threat to Belarus from Kyiv and its backers in the West.

Reuters

Opera singer flees Belarusian oppression to revive career

A Belarusian opera singer who almost lost it all for publicly opposing his nation's authoritarian leader is rebuilding his life in the U.S. Ilya Silchukou lives in suburban Boston with his wife and three children and teaches music to middle school students while he tries to revive his singing career

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Vladimir Putin gifted tractor from Belarus dictator for 70th birthday

Alexander Lukashenko told reporters he used a similar model in his garden

Evening Standard

Belarus Nobel Peace laureate chose to return home despite jail warning, friend says

Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Byalyatski chose to return to his native Belarus despite warnings he faced jail there in order to help civil society by distributing international aid donations, a friend of the human rights activist said.

Reuters

Belarus opposition leader says Lukashenko 'weakened' by his support for Putin's war

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, an ally of Vladimir Putin, is in a politically "very fragile" position due to Russia's military setbacks in Ukraine, Belarus' exiled opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya said on Friday.

Reuters

Leader of Belarus gifts Putin a tractor for 70th birthday

Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an unusual gift for his 70th birthday: a tractor

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Who are the winners of the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize?

This year’s prestigious award was given to Ales Bialiatski, the Memorial and the Center for Civil Liberties.

Al Jazeera

Belarus opposition hails Nobel prize for Byalyatski, hopes it leads to his release

The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Belarusian human rights activist Ales Byalyatski is recognition for the whole Belarusian people in standing up to authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko, opposition spokesman Franak Viacorka said on Friday.

Reuters

Vladimir Putin suffering from 'aching back problems' as tyrant turns 70 'in pain'

Russian president Vladimir Putin's health has been back in the spotlight in recent days due to the now-70-year-old's "aching back pain", according to newly released reports

Daily Mirror

US sanctions Myanmar businessmen over alleged Russian arms deals

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken says sanctions take aim at Russia and Belarus’ support for Myanmar military.

Al Jazeera

Who are the possible contenders for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize?

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a favourite to win, here are some other figures working towards making the world a peaceful place.

ABC News

The Nobel Peace Prize laureate: When will the winner be announced and who are the favourites?

Everything you need to know about the Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Evening Standard

Belarus opposition hopeful at Russian setbacks in Ukraine

Belarus’ opposition leader says she believes that Russian military setbacks in Ukraine could shake the hold on power of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko

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Belarus's Lukashenko accuses Ukraine of border provocations

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko accused neighbouring Ukraine on Tuesday of sending 15,000 troops to the border area to build defences and conduct reconnaissance, actions that he called "provocations".

The Independent UK

Belarus opposition leader to speak at Labour conference

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya will be the guest speaker as the conference draws to a close on Wednesday

Reuters

Russia's Putin to meet Belarus' Lukashenko later today

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko on Monday in Moscow, Belarus state media reported.

The Independent UK

Belarus foreign minister blames NATO, West for Ukraine war

Belarus' foreign minister blamed NATO and the West for Russia's invasion of Ukraine

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Belarus opposition says fate of country, Ukraine intertwined

Belarus' opposition leader says the fate of Belarus and Ukraine are “interconnected” and both countries have to fight together for their very existence because Russia doesn’t view them as independent sovereign states

Reuters

No mobilisation in Belarus, Lukashenko says

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said he was not planning a mobilisation after his close ally Russia announced it was calling up hundreds of thousands of reservists for the war in Ukraine.

Tribune News Service

Andreas Kluth: Texas and Florida are going full Belarus on migrants

It’s time for leaders and citizens in all developed countries — from the U.S. to Europe, Asia and Australia — to ask themselves wrenching questions about migration. Answering honestly will take us far out of our comfort zones, challenging the way we define ourselves as individuals and societies.

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s ally stole my democratic victory in Belarus. Now the west must help us fight back

Lukashenko is a teetering tyrant, says Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, leader of the democratic opposition in Belarus

Asharq Al-Awsat

Putin, Xi Hail 'Great Power' Ties at Talks Defying West

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine on Thursday, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West. Sitting across from each other at two long rounded tables and flanked by aides, the two…

Radio France Internationale

Russia and China pledge to be counterweight to US 'dominance'

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have met for their first face-to-face talks since the start of the conflict in Ukraine, hailing their strategic ties in defiance of the West.

Reason

Maybe a Ceremonial Monarchy Can Show the Way to a Less Powerful State

The real danger to citizens is the use of coercive government power, no matter how it’s named.

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